The word diaconate means service; helpful service. From Wordnik.com. [Deaconesses in Europe and their Lessons for America] Reference
Such, then, was the origin of the diaconate, which is found to be the most ancient ecclesiastical function, the most ancient of sacred orders. From Wordnik.com. [The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 03] Reference
Timotheos Prologizes: Ordinations to the diaconate skip to main. From Wordnik.com. [Ordinations to the diaconate] Reference
I have decided to withdraw from the process of ordination to the diaconate. From Wordnik.com. [Withdrawn] Reference
And that's what the discussion of bringing women into the diaconate is all about. From Wordnik.com. [Archives de la Stan] Reference
She has to teach Children's Choir while I have a diaconate meeting that I "must" attend. From Wordnik.com. [unclebob Diary Entry] Reference
St Julian of Antioch--his feast day is March 16, the anniversary of my ordination to the diaconate. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2007-11-01] Reference
On July 3, 2003, I got a phone call from the Bishop saying that my parish had called me to the diaconate. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2006-11-01] Reference
The Nicolaitanes are the followers of that Nicolas who was one of the seven first ordained to the diaconate by the apostles. From Wordnik.com. [ANF01. The Apostolic Fathers with Justin Martyr and Irenaeus] Reference
Vietnam, for the reason that I had on my session and diaconate and in our congregation a large number of people who worked at the Pentagon. From Wordnik.com. [Oral History Interview with J. Randolph Taylor, May 23, 1985. Interview C-0021. Southern Oral History Program Collection (#4007)] Reference
For more background on the diaconate and diaconal ministry, browse the School for Deacons website, especially their online discernment kit. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2006-11-01] Reference
Nearly a hundred have been elevated to the diaconate and priesthood, meeting all requirements and thereby teaching the same level as other men. From Wordnik.com. [Twentieth Century Negro Literature Or, A Cyclopedia of Thought on the Vital Topics Relating to the American Negro] Reference
It includes three degrees: episcopate, presbyterate and diaconate. From Wordnik.com. [Catholic Exchange] Reference
It was during his diaconate that I, then a freshman, made his acquaintance. From Wordnik.com. [Prime Ministers and Some Others A Book of Reminiscences] Reference
There is no mention in Luther's writings, however, of the diaconate of women. From Wordnik.com. [Deaconesses in Europe and their Lessons for America] Reference
Eventually she returned to Iker believing that her call must be to the diaconate. From Wordnik.com. [RELIGION] Reference
In addition to the diaconate appointed by the apostles recorded in the sixth chapter of. From Wordnik.com. [Deaconesses in Europe and their Lessons for America] Reference
It might well be made a text-book for candidates for the diaconate, or at least in theological colleges. From Wordnik.com. [Thoughts on Religion] Reference
It was in the East that the diaconate of women originated, and here that it attained its greatest growth. From Wordnik.com. [Deaconesses in Europe and their Lessons for America] Reference
The fourth century was the blossoming period of woman's diaconate, when it attained its highest importance. From Wordnik.com. [Deaconesses in Europe and their Lessons for America] Reference
Chris had now passed through the minor orders, the sub-diaconate and the diaconate, and was looking forward to priesthood. From Wordnik.com. [The King's Achievement] Reference
In this, he'll be assisted by Deacon J. Versteeg, who will be mostly working with the candidates for the permanent diaconate. From Wordnik.com. [RORATE CÆLI] Reference
Britain 1812-1815, his views did not entirely coincide with those of some others, including his associate in the diaconate, Dea. From Wordnik.com. [Log-book of Timothy Boardman Kept On Board The Privateer Oliver Cromwell, During A Cruise From New London, Ct., to Charleston, S. C., And Return, In 1778; Also, A Biographical Sketch of The Author.] Reference
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